Best Shoes For Morton’s Neuroma 2024: For Extreme Relief

Morton’s Neuroma is a condition where a nerve in your foot suffers an inflammation. This condition usually affects the area between the third or fourth toe and anyone with Morton’s Neuroma will say they experience a sharp burning sensation in the affected area as if a small stone was placed beneath the foot.

On average, Morton’s Neuroma affects more women than it does men. And if left ignored the pain can get a lot worse over time. Fortunately, there are certain ways to alleviate the pain and lessen the discomfort. One can practice certain foot therapy movements, use shoe inserts for relief, and wear shoes made primarily for people with Morton’s Neuroma.

The correct footwear for MN will feature a high and wide toe box, good arch support, an orthotic insole, and ergonomic soles for cushioning and comfort. In this review, I have made a ranking of the five most suitable shoes that can help with the treatment of MN. I hope that towards the end of this piece, you’ll have a good pair of shoes to pick from.

The Bondi series is Hoka One One’s flagship line of running shoes. As the name suggests the Bondi 6 is the sixth-generation model that makes plenty of upgrades over last year’s Bondi 5 that had been a polarizing pair for loyalists of the brand.  However, the sixth-generation Bondi features a redesigned upper made of a combination of engineered synthetic mesh and lycra, with tiny air holes spread over the instep and the forefoot.

This Bondi 6 also comes with updated cushioning to provide a softer ride. The midsole features a full EVA MARSHMALLOW cushioning to give maximal shock absorption and fantastic comfort. Every stride here feels responsive and easy on the feet, with the sole giving a bouncy effect that feels supremely gentle. The outsole is composed of high abrasion rubber placed on the lateral sides of the shoe and offers good traction on most surfaces.

The shoes feel premium and are very durable and I’ve managed to ride these ones for 250 miles now with barely any show of wear and tear. I do think that it pales in comparison to the mesh upper of the Bondi 5 that felt better quality and was more breathable but the lycra material on this one is still pretty great.

It may be at the pricier end of the spectrum but with the build quality, impeccable EVA cushioning, and the number of years you can get out of these premium shoes, the Hoka One One Bondi 6 are among the best and friendliest footwear for your Morton’s Neuroma.

Next up are the Addiction Walker shoes by Brooks which are probably our favorite on this here site. With the Addiction Walkers shoes, you get a sturdy pair of shoes with unparalleled arch support.

The shoes have an upper composed of sturdy leather and velvet nubuck with a smooth fabric lining imbuing the Addiction Walkers with durable and long-lasting quality. When worn you will notice how well aligned both the heel and forefoot are. The insole of the shoe is cushioned and does a great job at absorbing the impact of your gait while also providing comfortable padding around the ankles.

The Addiction Walkers come with BioMoGo DNA loftpad that offer precision and balancing by adapting to your stride, weight, and speed. With the enhanced and impressive Extended Progressive Diagonal Rollbar technology the Walkers evenly distribute your body weight throughout your foot thus lessening the impact on your joints and ensuring maximum comfort.

Also featured is a high traction, slip-resistant outsole that provides a lot of decent grip on different kinds of surfaces making it possible for you to walk without fear of losing your footing.

Though they may be a little bulky and weigh extra than the standard shoe the Brooks Addiction Walker shoes are one hell of a pair that are among the best you can ever buy.

Next up is the Propet Travelactiv Sneaker that has quite a few great things running for it. Primarily it is the good number of features squeezed into it for its affordable price tag. The Propet Travelactiv women’s shoes feature an engineered mesh upper and mesh lining that is available in a wide assortment of colors based on your preferences. The tiny perforations along the upper also make the shoes very breathable, keeping your feet both dry and comfortable. The forefoot area has a rounded toe-box and is spacious for your toes.

The insole features an EVA footbed that makes it very comfortable for your strides. Overall, the shoes are also pretty lightweight giving you extra freedom and mobility to make your outdoor excursions. A TravelTek EVA outsole gives you a durable foothold on most surfaces that also absorbs impact and keeps pressure off your joints and tendons. Depending upon the degree of your Morton’s Neuroma, you can also add custom orthotics to the inside of the footbed for additional comfort and arch support.

I found that the arch support was more prominent around the heel area which is cushioned but the support did not feel uniform over the rest of the areas.

However, the Propet Travelactiv does give you more useful features than the buck you’ve paid for them so that’s one major place.

All it takes is one look at the construction of the New Balance Men’s 626v2 shoes to realize the solid leather construction and the wide spacious design is going to be incredibly comfortable for your Morton’s Neuroma. The shoes have been medicare approved and is useful for alleviating such neural inflammations as the ones caused by MN.

So what makes the 626v2 such a good pair of footwear? Firstly, the durable upper that is made of 100% natural leather looks solid enough so suggest it will sustain heavy use for a considerable amount of time. The midsole is compression molded and provides decent arch-support which will make it easy for the areas between your toes. Also feature is a crash-pad in the heel that corrects foot placement while offering superior support and stability. I did feel at times that the heel area was a little more constricted than I would have liked.

The outsoles are made of rubber with great traction that makes your footing steady on even frictionless surfaces. I wish that all in all the shoe would’ve been wider as that would have allowed for more breathability for the feet but when you put together the entire package of the 626 v2’s, you get a solid pair of footwear with decent arch support and sturdy construction to last you for ages.

The Vionic Walkers are stability shoes that have arguably the best arch support from any pair of walking shoes currently available in the market. The shoe is made of a 100% natural leather upper that is also water resistant with suede fabric covering different parts of the area. Because of the tough leather material, breathability gets somewhat compromised but you get compensated for this with an EVA midsole that is bouncy and retains excellent shock absorption capability.

Design-wise there are a lot of great perks going for the Vionic Walkers. They EVA midsole come with a half-inch heel-to-toe drop, which turns out to be integral in terms of removing pressure that your heel and ligaments would otherwise experience upon impact with the ground.

With these shoes you also get a biomechanical “Orthaheel technology” insert which essentially enhances stability and controls overpronation. The insert is useful as it keeps your feet and legs’ naturally aligned thus limiting the likelihood of developing problems such as over-pronation and plantar fasciitis.

The Vionic Walkers also have rubber outsoles with multidirectional lugs that provide better traction on surfaces. In terms of design, there are a few questionable things as I found the toe box to be too narrow. In fact the whole construction of the shoe seems as if it was made for people with narrower feet as those with wide ones might experience some discomfort. That can be fixed however by ordering half a size larger. The shoes are also bulkier and weigh more than the average walking shoe.

However, for your Morton’s Neuroma, I can guarantee that Vionic Walkers have one of the finest insole and arch support systems that will be very comforting for overpronators and those with inflammation in nerve tissues of the feet.  It goes almost unparalleled.